Guidelines needed for the management of fear of cancer recurrence in adult survivors of cancer in the United States: A consensus statement

Cancer. 2024 Aug 15;130(16):2739-2742. doi: 10.1002/cncr.35326. Epub 2024 Apr 17.

Abstract

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) remains unaddressed in guidelines for managing anxiety and depression in adult cancer survivors in the US. To ensure comprehensive psychosocial care, guidelines are needed for the clinical management of FCR, including recommendations for screening, referral, and treatment pathways.

Keywords: cancer; coping; fear of recurrence; guidelines; survivorship.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cancer Survivors* / psychology
  • Consensus*
  • Fear* / psychology
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local* / psychology
  • Neoplasms / psychology
  • Neoplasms / therapy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • United States